Keto Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and sear the other side for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside.

6. 6

   Melt the butter in the same skillet, then add minced garlic and fresh thyme, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.

7. 7

   Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

8. 8

   Return chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon some of the garlic butter over them.

9. 9

   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

10. 10

    While the chicken is baking, slice the zucchini into rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.

11. 11

    Toss zucchini and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

12. 12

    Lay the vegetables out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.

13. 13

    Serve the chicken thighs hot, drizzled with the remaining garlic butter sauce, alongside the roasted vegetables.